Applebee's Walnut Blondie with Maple Butter Sauce

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this copycat recipe for Applebee's Walnut Blondie with Maple Butter Sauce—an irresistible combination of warm, nutty blondies and a rich, buttery maple sauce. Perfectly golden blondies, loaded with crunchy chopped walnuts, are baked to chewy perfection and served warm with creamy vanilla ice cream. The show-stopping maple butter sauce, made with a luscious blend of cream cheese, maple syrup, and a hint of maple flavoring, ties the dish together in sweet, decadent harmony. This crowd-pleasing treat is surprisingly simple to make, with just 45 minutes from prep to finish, and is guaranteed to impress at any gathering. Whether you're recreating a restaurant favorite or simply treating your sweet tooth, this dessert is a surefire way to elevate any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Walnuts, chopped
• 4 scoops Vanilla ice cream
• 1 cup Maple syrup
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (for sauce)
• 3 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 0.75 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoon Maple flavoring

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and add vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Step 6

Fold in the chopped walnuts.

Step 7

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Step 8

While the blondies bake, prepare the maple butter sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.

Step 9

Add the softened cream cheese and whisk until smooth.

Step 10

Stir in the powdered sugar, maple syrup, heavy cream, and maple flavoring. Continue to whisk until the sauce is smooth and warmed through. Remove from heat.

Step 11

Let the blondies cool slightly before cutting into squares.

Step 12

To serve, place a warm blondie on a plate, top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and drizzle generously with the warm maple butter sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1669.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6561.8

Total Fat 350.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 170.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1121.1mg	0%
Sodium 1759.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 819.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 606.1g
Protein 73.1g	0%

Vitamin D 158.3IU	0%
Calcium 740.5mg	0%
Iron 18.3mg	0%
Potassium 1757.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.9%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 48.7%